2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vivaldi
An Italian toponymic surname referring to a person from Vivalda, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 167 Americans carry the last name Vivaldi. That puts it at #123,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,052,421 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vivaldi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
167
1 in 2,052,421
Census rank
#123,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
146
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 146 bearers of the surname Vivaldi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vivaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vivaldi
The surname Vivaldi has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vivo," which means "alive" or "lively." This name was likely given to someone who exhibited a vibrant and energetic personality.
The Vivaldi surname first appeared in historical records in the 14th century, particularly in the regions of Veneto and Lombardy. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "vivax," which also means "lively" or "vigorous."
One of the earliest documented mentions of the Vivaldi name can be found in the Venetian archives, where a merchant named Antonio Vivaldi was recorded in the year 1350. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the Venetian area during that time.
The most famous bearer of the Vivaldi surname is undoubtedly Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), the renowned Baroque composer and violinist. He was born in Venice and is best known for his violin concertos, including "The Four Seasons." Vivaldi's music left an indelible mark on the cultural history of Italy and the world.
Another notable figure with the Vivaldi surname was Michelangelo Vivaldi (1661-1736), an Italian painter and engraver. He was born in Brescia and is known for his religious paintings, which adorned numerous churches throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a Genoese merchant named Giovanni Battista Vivaldi (1720-1792) gained prominence for his extensive trading network across the Mediterranean region. His business dealings contributed significantly to the economic growth of Genoa during that period.
The Vivaldi name also appears in historical records from the city of Naples. One notable individual was Giulio Vivaldi (1553-1622), a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court during the Spanish rule of Naples.
Another interesting historical figure was Vincenzo Vivaldi (1650-1713), a Sicilian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Palermo, including the Palazzo Valguarnera and the Chiesa di San Domenico.
Throughout history, the Vivaldi surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including merchants, artists, lawyers, and architects, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this name to the cultural and economic fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vivaldi
Among Census respondents with the surname Vivaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vivaldi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vivaldi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.1% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino21.9% · 32
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vivaldi
Vivaldi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+13 bearers (+10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,795 places
2020
#123,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+5 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,503 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+10.2%) | Up 1,795 places |
| 2020 | #123,817 | 146 | 0.05 | +5 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 1,503 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vivaldi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,314 | #123,817 | -1.2% |
| Count | 141 | 146 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vivaldi bearers went from 141 to 146 (+3.5% change). The surname moved down 1,503 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #123,817.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Vivaldi
FAQ
Vivaldi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vivaldi?
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the surname Vivaldi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,052,421 residents.
How common is Vivaldi?
Vivaldi ranks #123,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 146 people with the surname Vivaldi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (167), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vivaldi.
Has Vivaldi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vivaldi went from 141 recorded bearers to 146. That is an increase of 5 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #123,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Vivaldi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vivaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vivaldi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.1% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vivaldi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.1%), Hispanic (21.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vivaldi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vivaldi mean?
An Italian toponymic surname referring to a person from Vivalda, Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vivaldi (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vivaldi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Vivaldi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.